Church Planting

When ‘More’ Doesn’t Cut It

We can’t have some churches saving lives and some churches ruining lives. More is not enough. We need more and better.

Simple Yet Stellar

Microchurches are not just a passing trend—they’re a growing and sustainable movement that is changing the way we think about church.

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Is Your Church Plant Making a Difference?

There is a simple way to quantify the difference your church plant is making in the lives of people in your community. Here's how.

How to Handle Tough Conversations

A few simple guidelines can minimize the awkwardness of a serious conversation.

7 Big Barriers to Church Growth

Has your church stopped growing? See if any of these barriers might be keeping you stuck.

3 Components of a Healthy Church Planting Model

Keep your vision simple with these guiding principles.

Three Elements of an Explosive Church Planting Movement

We can learn quite a bit from past church planting movements.

Why the Priesthood of Believers Must Matter to You

Insights from 10 years of leading a fellowship of microchurches

Get Out There in Public Spaces

"The public space is a space God inhabits, and he always shows up there because he’s always there."

Why You Should Make a “To NOT Do” List

Regularly winnowing out bad habits is just as important to the senior pastor's health as establishing healthy goals.